Opposition wants Amit Shah in House; government says 'not your call'
Parliamentary proceedings in India have stalled as opposition parties demand Home Minister Amit Shah address the House regarding alleged police actions against student protesters. Government officials have rejected these demands, asserting that the opposition cannot dictate ministerial attendance while defending Shah's performance.
Why it matters
The standoff highlights deepening political polarization in India and threatens the legislative agenda, including the potential passage of the controversial FCRA Bill.
NEW DELHI: Amid continuing opposition protests lampooning home minister Amit Shah for his "absence" from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said the opposition cannot decide which minister will come to the House and speak.With the Lok Sabha paralysed and a virtual washout of Parliament's monsoon session looming, Rijiju said Shah comes to Parliament building every day and stays till late at night. "Shah is a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of extremists and terrorists," he said, amid the thumping of desks by members of the treasury benches. "The day the discussion begins here, and when Amit Shah responds, you (opposition) won't be able to sit through it," he said.Protests by opposition MPs forced the chairs of both Houses to adjourn the proceedings till Monday.
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